FocusNow AlternativesAnti Procrastination Tools and other similar apps like FocusNow

FocusNow is described as 'Small yet powerful productivity app for Windows that allows you the freedom to block out the distractions online and offline, while retaining your access to the sites and programs you need' and is a anti procrastination tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to FocusNow for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, Android Tablet and iPhone apps. The best FocusNow alternative is Cold Turkey, which is free. Other great apps like FocusNow are SelfControl, FocusMe, Freedom and Iris.

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  1. Cold Turkey icon

    Cold Turkey

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    Boost productivity by blocking websites, games, and applications with Cold Turkey. Once locked, blocks are hard to bypass. Install on Windows, macOS with browser extensions for multiple browsers. One-time purchase includes lifetime updates, ensuring privacy with locally stored data.

    99 Cold Turkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Cold Turkey is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to FocusNow.

    • Cold Turkey is the most popular free alternative to FocusNow.

    • Cold Turkey is Freemium and ProprietaryFocusNow is Paid and Proprietary
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    SelfControl

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    SelfControl is a free and open-source application for Mac OS X that lets you block your own access to distracting websites, your mail servers, or anything else on the Internet. Just set a period of time to block for, add sites to your blacklist, and click "Start.

    88 SelfControl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     

    • SelfControl is the most popular Open Source alternative to FocusNow.

    • SelfControl is Free and Open SourceFocusNow is Paid and Proprietary
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    FocusMe

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    Block distractions on Windows, Mac, and Android with FocusMe's Blacklist, Whitelist, Time Tracker, Scheduler, Pomodoro Timer, and security features like Password Protection and Forced Mode to boost productivity by customizing user feedback-based settings.

    92 FocusMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • FocusMe is the most popular Android & SaaS alternative to FocusNow.

    • FocusMe is the most popular commercial alternative to FocusNow.

    • FocusMe is Paid and ProprietaryFocusNow is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Block distractions on Windows, Mac, and Android with FocusMe's Blacklist, Whitelist, Time Tracker, Scheduler, Pomodoro Timer, and security features like Password Protection and Forced Mode to boost productivity by customizing...

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  6. Freedom icon

    Freedom

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    Be incredibly focused and productive. Join millions of amazing people who use Freedom to manage their screen time and live happier, healthier, and more productive lives.

    112 Freedom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Freedom is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to FocusNow.

    • Freedom is Paid and ProprietaryFocusNow is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. Iris icon

    Iris

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    Reduces blue light and flicker for eye comfort, supports auto color temperature adjustment based on time, customizable modes, overlays, color and font options, docking station support, and accessible part-screen filtering for diverse needs.

    145 Iris alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Iris is the most popular Linux alternative to FocusNow.

    • Iris is Freemium and ProprietaryFocusNow is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Digital Detox icon

    Digital Detox

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    Disconnect from your phone in order to reconnect with yourself, others, and the world. Start your challenge today!

    76 Digital Detox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    1Focus

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    1Focus lets you block distracting apps and websites to skyrocket your productivity. Beat procrastination and get things done by focusing on one task at a time. Ideal for students, entrepreneurs, and creative people.

    69 1Focus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Stay Focused and Achieve More
    Block Distracting Apps...
    ...and Websites...
     
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    BrowseControl

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    An agent-based web filter that blocks websites based on URLs and categories. Internet use quotas can be set based on schedules and timers. Includes a port filter and Windows application blocker.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    Central management console makes controlling employee internet access for your entire business as easy as a few clicks.
     

    • BrowseControl is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to FocusNow.

    • BrowseControl is Paid and ProprietaryFocusNow is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Focusbar

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    Bring your tasks to a focus with Focusbar - simple but powerful tool to help you work on one thing at a time. Stop multitasking and stay focused.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Anti-Social

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    Anti-Social is a productivity application for Macs & Windows that turns off the social parts of the internet.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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